Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Evaluations of methods for the isolation of high quality RNA from bovine and cervine hide biopsies for use in gene expression studies - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (19-Jul-12)

Four transcripts encode glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PDH) in the Southern cattle tick, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (16-Jul-10)

Baculovirus expression, biochemical characterization and organophosphate sensitivity of rBmAChE1, rBmAChE2, and rBmAChE3 of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Temeyer, K.B., Pruett Jr, J.H., Olafson, P.U. 2010. Baculovirus expression, biochemical characterization and organophosphate sensitivity of rBmAChE1, rBmAChE2, and rBmAChE3 of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus. Veterinary Parasitology. 172:114-121.

Serologically defined Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus larval antigens in BmLF3, a partially pure Sephacryl S-300 fraction of crude larval proteins - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pruett Jr, J.H., Olafson, P.U., Davey, R.B. 2008. Serologically defined Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus larval antigens in BmLF3, a partially pure Sephacryl S-300 fraction of crude larval proteins. Veterinary Parasitology. 155(3-4):264-272.

R86q, a Mutation in Bmache3 Yielding a Rhipicephalus Microplus Organophosphate-Insensitive Acetylcholinesterase - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Temeyer, K.B., Pruett Jr, J.H., Olafson, P.U., Chen, A.C. 2007. R86Q, a mutation in BmAChE3 yielding a Rhipicephalus microplus organophosphate-insensitive acetylcholinesterase. Journal of Medical Entomology. 44(6):1013-1018.

The review of "The Oestrid Flies: Biology, host-parasite relationships, impact and management" - (Review Article)

Pruett Jr, J.H. 2007. Review of "The Oestrid Flies: Biology, Host-Parasite Relationships, Impact and Management", edited by Colwell, D.D., Hall, M.J.R., Scholl, P.J. 2006 CABI Publishing. The Quarterly Review of Biology. 82(2):154.

Association of the bovine leukocyte antigen major histocompatibility complex class II DRB3*4401 allele with host resistance to the Lone Star Tick, Amblyomma americanum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Olafson, P.U., Pruett Jr, J.H., Steelman, C.D. 2007. Association of the bovine leukocyte antigen major histocompatibility complex class II DRB3*4401 allele with host resistance to the Lone Star Tick, Amblyomma americanum. Veterinary Parasitology. 145(1-2):190-195.

Involvement of Esterases in Diazinon Resistance and Biphasic Effects of Piperonyl Butoxide on Diazinon Toxicity to Haematobia Irritans Irritans (Diptera: Muscidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, A.Y., Guerrero, F.D., Pruett, J.H. 2007. Involvement of esterases in diazinon resistance and biphasic effects of piperonyl butoxide on diazinon toxicity to Haematobia irritans irritans (Diptera: Muscidae). Journal of Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology. 87:147-155

Thrombostasin isoform frequency in a Central Texas field population of the horn fly, Haematobia irritans - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Olafson, P.U., Pruett Jr, J.H., Atteberry, H.N., Steelman, C.D. 2006. Thrombostasin isoform frequency in a Central Texas field population of the horn fly, Haematobia irritans. Veterinary Parasitology. 142:359-366.

White Eye Color Mutant in Haematobia Irritans (Diptera: Muscidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lohmeyer, K.H., Kammlah, D.M., Pruett Jr, J.H. 2006. White eye color mutant in Haematobia irritans (Diptera: Muscidae). Annuals of the Entomological Society of America. 99(5):966-968.

Identification and Partial Purification of Serologically Defined Boophilus Microplus Larval Antigens by Natural Ectoparasite Exposure - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pruett Jr., J.H., Untalan, P.M., Davey, R.B. 2006. Identification and partial purification of serologically defined Boophilus microplus larval antigens by natural ectoparasite exposure. Veterinary Parasitology. 140:148-157.

Baculovirus Expression of Bmache3, a Cdna Encoding An Acetylcholinesterase of Boophilus Microplus (Acari:ixodidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Temeyer, K.B., Pruett Jr., J.H., Untalan, P.M., Chen, A.C. 2006. Baculovirus expression of BmAChE3, a cDNA encoding an acetylcholinesterase of Boophilus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae). Journal of Medical Entomology. 43(4):707-712.

Biochemical Diagnosis of Organophosphate-Insensitivity with Neural Acetylcholinesterase Extracted by Sonication from the Adult Tick Synganglion - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pruett Jr., J.H., Pound, J.M. 2006. Biochemical diagnosis of organophosphate-insensitivity with neural acetylcholinesterase extracted by sonication from the adult tick synganglion. Veterinary Parasitology. 135:355-363.

Toxicological and Biochemical Characterization of Coumaphos Resistance in the San Roman Strain of Boophilus Microplus (Acari:ixodidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, Andrew Y., Pruett, John H., Davey, Ronald B., George, John E. 2005. Toxicological and biochemical characterization of coumaphos resistance in the San Roman strain of Boophilus microplus (Acari:Ixodidae). Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology. 81:145-153.

Organophosphate Resistance in Mexican Strains of Boophilus Microplus: a Major Threat to the U.S. Cattle Industry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Temeyer, K.B., Pound, J.M., Miller, J.A., Chen, A.C., Pruett Jr, J.H., Guerrero, F., Davey, R.B., Untalan, P.M., Lohmeyer, K.H., Li, A.Y., Miller, R., George, J.E. 2004. Organophosphate resistance in Mexican strains of Boophilus microplus: A major threat to the U.S. cattle industry. Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists Bulletin of Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 17:43-51.

Factors That Influence the Prevalence of Acaricide Resistance and Tick-Borne Diseases - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Foil, L.D., Coleman, P., Eisler, M., Fragoso-Sanchez, H., Garcia-Vasquez, Z., Guerrero, F., Jonsson, N.N., Li, A.Y., Miller, R., Pruett Jr, J.H., S. Toor. 2004. Factors that influence the prevalence of acaricide resistance and tick-borne diseases. Veterinary Parasitology. 125:163-181.

Distribution of Horn Flies on Individual Cows As a Percentage of the Total Horn Fly Population - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pruett Jr., J.H., Steelman, C.D., Miller, J.A., Pound, J.M., George, J.E. 2003. Distribution of horn flies on individual cows as a percentage of the total horn fly population. Veterinary Parasitology. 116:251-258.

Molecular and Biochemical Diagnosis of Esterase-Mediated Pyrethroid Resistance in a Mexican Strain of Boophilus Microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

GUERRERO, F., PRUETT JR., J.H., LI, A.Y. MOLECULAR AND BIOCHEMICAL DIAGNOSIS OF ESTERASE-MEDICATED PYRETHROID RESISTANCE IN A MEXICAN STRAIN OF BOOPHILUS MICROPLUS (ACARI:IXODIDAE). EXPERIMENTAL AND APPLIED ACAROLOGY. 2002. v. 28. p. 257-264.

Status and Future Prospects for Molecular Diagnosis of Acaricide Resistance in Boophilus Microplus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Guerrero, F., Pruett Jr., J.H. 2003. Status and future prospects for molecular diagnosis of acaricide resistance in Boophilus microplus. Trends in Entomology. 3:97-103.

Comparative Inhibition Kinetics for Acetylcholinesterases Extracted from Organophosphate Resistant and Susceptible Boophilus Microplus (Acari:ixodidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

PRUETT JR, J.H. COMPARATIVE INHIBITION KINETICS FOR ACETYLCHOLINESTERASES EXTRACTED FROM ORGANOPHOSPHATE RESISTANT AND SUSCEPTIBLE BOOPHILUS MICROPLUS (ACARI:IXODIDAE). JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY. v. 95. p. 1239-1244.

Immunological Intervention for the Control of Ectoparasites of Livestock - a Review - (Review Article)

PRUETT JR, J.H. IMMUNOLOGICAL INTERVENTION FOR THE CONTROL OF ECTOPARASITES OF LIVESTOCK - A REVIEW. JOURNAL OF VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY INDIA. 2002. v. 16. p.1-10

Isolation and Identification of An Esterase from a Mexican Strain of Boophilus Microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) (entering Modified Title) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

PRUETT JR, J.H., GUERRERO, F., HERNANDEZ, R. ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF AN ESTERASE FROM A MEXICAN STRAIN OF BOOPHILUS MICROPLUS (ACARI: IXODIDAE) (ENTERING MODIFIED TITLE). JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY. 2002. v. 95. p. 1001-1007.

Cloning and Sequence Analysis of a Cdna Encoding Pso O Ii, a Mite Group 2 Allergen of the Sheep Scab Mite, Psoroptes Ovis (Acari:psorptidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

TEMEYER, K.B., SOILEAU, L.C., PRUETT JR, J.H. CLONING AND SEQUENCE ANALYSIS OF A CDNA ENCODING PSO O II, A MITE GROUP 2 ALLERGEN OF THE SHEEP SCAB MITE, PSOROPTES OVIS (ACARI:PSORPTIDAE). JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY. v. 39. p. 384-391.

Variation in General Esterase Activity Within a Population of Haematobia Irritans (L.), (Diptera: Muscidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (14-Feb-01)

Myiasis Due to Hypoderma Lineatum Infection Mimicking the Hypereosinophilicsyndrome - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (07-Feb-00)

Evaluation of Horn Flies from a Pyrethroid Susceptible Colony for General and Permethrin Esterase Activities - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (27-Jan-00)

Molecular and Biochemical Analysis of Acaricide Resistance in Larvae from Mexican Strains of the Southern Cattle Tick, Boophilus Microplus - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (23-Jul-99)

Production of Monoclonal Antibodies Specific for Hypodermin C, a Collagenase of the Common Cattle Grub, Hypoderma Lineatum - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (16-Apr-99)

Esterase Profiles of Diazinon-Susceptible and -Resistant Horn Flies (Diptera: Muscidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (16-Dec-98)

Construction of Hybridomas Which Secrete Monoclonal Antibodies Specific Forantigens of the Sheep Scab Mite, Psoroptes Ovis - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (20-Oct-98)

Immunological Control of Arthropod Ectoparasites - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (28-Jul-98)

Evaluation of Natural Psoroptes Ovis (Hering) (Acarina: Psoroptidae) Soluble Proteins As Candidate Vaccine Immunogens - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (22-May-98)

Identification and Purification of a 16 Kda Allergen from Psoroptes Ovis (Hering) (Acarina: Psorpidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (17-Feb-98)

A Technique for the Collection and Rearing of Late-Stage 3rd-Instars of Hypoderma Lineatum (Diptera: Oestridae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (07-Oct-96)

Construction of Murine Hybridomas Which Secrete Monoclonal Antibodies Specific for Hypodermin A, a Serine Protease of the Common Cattle Grub, Hypoderma Lineatum - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (02-Sep-96)

Construction of Murine Hybridomas Which Secrete Monoclonal Antibodies Specific for Hypodermin C, a Collagenase of the Common Cattle Grub, Hypoderma Lineatum - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (08-Aug-96)

Warble Stage Development of Hypoderma Lineatum (Diptera: Oestridae) Third-Instar Larvae - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (21-Jun-95)